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Harrogate Bridge Club

27 Robert Street
Harrogate
HG1 1HP

01423 568110 (playing hours only)

harrogatebridgeclub@gmail.com

       

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Welcome to Harrogate Bridge Club
Swiss Pairs


Swiss Pairs

Friday 6th December 1pm for a 1:15pm start

On arrival, you will be allocated a random seat which must not be changed.  The intention is  to finish around 4.30pm but please allow a bit of extra time in case the event runs on.

 

If you have booked your place and are no longer able to attend, please let us know as soon as possible.  We are looking forward to seeing lots of you on the day!

Last updated : 3rd Dec 2024 17:46 GMT
Christmas Party

 

Friday 13th December

Venue: Oakdale Golf Club, Oakdale Glen, Harrogate HG1 2LN. For a map - click here.

Arrival from 12 noon

We look forward to seeing you there!

Last updated : 2nd Dec 2024 07:45 GMT
Tuesday Afternoon


Tuesday Afternoon Sessions - Starting in January

Please note that from January the start time is now slightly later at 1:15pm.  Please arrive 15 minutes beforehand so that there is time to prepare the movement, and hand out the tablets and cards.

Last updated : 3rd Dec 2024 17:48 GMT
Nine High Events

NGS 9 High Events 2025
 

26th January - Yorkshire 9 High Pairs.  An online competition on BBO.  For more details click here.

7th February - A Really Easy Bridge Afternoon (9 High Swiss Pairs) at the Cedar Court Hotel Harrogate. For more details click here.

Last updated : 27th Nov 2024 10:28 GMT
Chairman's Blog
Rob will be sending out a "Chairman's Blog" each month with what's happening at the club. 
For the latest edition 3rd December click here.
Previous blogs can be found in the Chairman's Blogs panel in the lefthand set of menus.
Last updated : 3rd Dec 2024 17:27 GMT
Nick Woolven Seminar


Nick Woolven Seminar
 

Nick Woolven, who is Chairman of YCBA, visited the club to give the first of a series of seminars which we are holding on Wednesday mornings.  He explained ways in which we can improve our declarer play and defence by counting the distribution and strength of the opponents' hands.

Everyone found it interesting and instructive and we enjoyed trying to make our contracts, though some of us still found it difficult even after the clear instructions given.  The hands can be downloaded by clicking here.

Last updated : 19th Nov 2024 15:52 GMT
Welcome


We are a welcoming and friendly bridge club catering for players of all standards.  We run six pairs sessions per week. Master points are awarded.  We also have classes for beginners and intermediates, and occasional instruction on specific topics.

For the more competitive players we have three teams in the Yorkshire Sunday League.   Many of our players also group together to make teams of four that play in the Harrogate and District Bridge League against more local opposition.

Harrogate Bridge Club is located in the centre of this beautiful spa town.  The club has its own private licensed premises and is well established with over 250 members. 

Visiting pairs are always made welcome.

Last updated : 16th Sep 2024 13:02 BST
Yorkshire League Matches 2024-25


We are running 3 teams of 4 pairs in the Yorkshire League this season, playing against other Yorkshire teams, with home and away fixtures.  The matches are played on a Sunday afternoon against players of roughly the same standard.  There are 7 divisions.

Sunday 1st December
Div 1   A  15     v  Sheffield B (h) 5
Div 3   B 5     v  Wensleydale (h) 15
Div 6   C 17     v Huddersfield D (a) 3

 

 

 

 

The remaining matches for this season are: 16th February, 2nd March and 16th March.

The full YCBA league tables and results can be found by clicking here

Last updated : 2nd Dec 2024 10:06 GMT
Bridge Lessons With Rob Cave

Lessons for Autumn 2024

Beginners

Mondays 10:00am 
Starting 30th September

No prior bridge knowledge is needed but email Rob with any questions

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If you are interested or have any questions, please contact Rob Cave robcave@live.co.uk.  Cost : £7 per 2 hour lesson.  There is no need to book in advance, just turn up!  

An EBU textbook is available for purchase from Rob.  Rob is an EBU qualified bridge teacher.

Last updated : 2nd Nov 2024 12:01 GMT
Master Point Promotions


Congratulations to the following members who have recently earned Master Point promotions.

* Denotes first time promotion

Lesley Bridson Life Master
Rob Cave 1 Star Regional Master
John Gilbey Area Master
12 Nov 2024  
Last updated : 12th Nov 2024 17:18 GMT
Upcoming Events
Upcoming Events

YCBA
For details on all YCBA events click here.

For EBU events click here.

Last updated : 2nd Apr 2022 16:06 BST
Bridge Club Sessions


Schedule

  Morning Afternoon Evening
   Monday   
10.00am Lessons - Beginners
from 30th September 2024


1.15pm Duplicate   7.15pm Duplicate

Tuesday



 
1.00pm Duplicate 
Wednesday  
7.15pm Duplicate

 
Thursday


1.15pm Gentle Duplicate

7.15pm Duplicate

 

Friday

 

 

Occasional Events


 

 

Last updated : 2nd Nov 2024 12:00 GMT
EBU Rule Changes 2023

From 7th August 2023

The EBU has introduced some new alerting, announcing and bidding rules.
 

The content of these books applies to all events held on or after 7th August 2023. Please be tolerant of players who don’t get all the updated procedures exactly right straight away – it’s meant to be an exercise in informing your opponents of your methods, not an excuse for trying to get one over on them!

Last updated : 27th Oct 2023 16:10 BST
Best Behaviour at Bridge


The committee would like to take this opportunity to remind players that 'Best Behaviour at Bridge' must be adhered to at all times.  This is essential to ensure that all our members enjoy their games of bridge.  Please take the time to read the new 'Best Behaviour at Bridge' statement from the EBU.  Click here to go to the tab.

Rob Cave
Chairman

Last updated : 20th Oct 2022 17:32 BST
Ventilation

 The club uses air purifiers with HEPA filters to provide clean air in playing rooms.

Last updated : 31st Jul 2022 14:09 BST
Gentle Duplicate



Thursday afternoons @ 1:15pm

Come with or without a partner

Calendar
Thu 5th Dec 2024
Gentle Duplicate (Aft)
13:00 for 13:15 start
Thu 5th Dec 2024
Duplicate Pairs (Eve)
19:00 for 19:15 start
Fri 6th Dec 2024
Swiss Pairs
13:00 for 13:15 start
Mon 9th Dec 2024
Duplicate Pairs (Aft)
13:00 for 13:15 start
Mon 9th Dec 2024
Duplicate Pairs (Eve)
19:00 for 19:15 start
Tue 10th Dec 2024
Duplicate Pairs
12:45 for 13:00 start
Results
Duplicate Pairs
Duplicate Pairs
Duplicate Pairs (Aft)
Duplicate Pairs (Eve)
Gentle Duplicate (Aft)
Duplicate Pairs (Eve)